International tensions are high with Chinese espionage claims in the US and Hezbollah's evolving drone tactics against Israel, while President Trump's visit to China yielded no major breakthroughs and Russia's President Putin prepares for talks with Xi.

• Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US — BBC World -
• Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel — BBC World -
• Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension — BBC World -

• Trump Says a Top ISIS Leader Was Killed in a U.S.-Nigerian Mission — New York Times World -
• Fears Grow That Iran May Be Using Proxy Groups Beyond Mideast — New York Times World -
• Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning — BBC World -
• Trump Calls Xi a ‘Friend.’ But He Left China Without Any Breakthroughs. — New York Times World -
• Trump Uses Taiwan Arms Sales as Bargaining Chip With China, in a Risky Move — New York Times World -
• Hamas’s Top Leader in Gaza Is Killed in Israeli Strike — New York Times World -
• Rubio, Once a China Hawk, Strikes Softer Tone to Align With Trump — New York Times World -
• Arrest of Iraqi terror suspect with alleged links to Iran’s Quds Force is astonishing but not surprising — The Guardian -
• Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say — BBC World -
• China Will Host Putin, Days After Trump’s Visit — New York Times World -
• They Fled to Safety in Palestinian Territory, Then Settlers Attacked Again — New York Times World -
• Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock — New York Times World -
• Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi — BBC World -
• Trump says Islamic State ‘second in command’ killed by US and Nigerian forces — The Guardian -
• Donald Trump does ‘not feel optimistic’ for Jimmy Lai after speaking with Xi Jinping — The Guardian -
• Kataib Hezbollah: What to Know — New York Times World -
• Iraqi accused of terrorism attacks and plots in US and Europe arrested and charged — The Guardian -

Thousands rallied in Alabama for Black voting rights after a Supreme Court decision, and concerns persist over former President Trump's influence on elections and clemencies, while the FDA faces leadership turmoil and a major commuter rail system is shut down by a workers' strike.

• ‘They may draw racist maps, but we are the south’: thousands rally in Alabama for Black voting rights — The Guardian -
• Kash Patel faces scrutiny over snorkeling outing at USS Arizona memorial in Hawaii — The Guardian -
• Democratic governor under fire over clemency for 2020 election denier — BBC World -

• North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike — The Guardian -
• Lauren Boebert suggests Trump withheld funds to Colorado over prosecution of election denier — The Guardian -
• Republican Louisiana senator in tough primary after Trump backs opponent — The Guardian -
• At least five people pardoned by Trump for Capitol attack accused of new crimes — The Guardian -
• Stateside with Kai and Carter: Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil’ – podcast — The Guardian -
• FDA turmoil deepens as top drug chief departs claiming she was fired — The Guardian -
• Colorado governor commuted Tina Peters’ sentence after Trump blocked funding for clean water project, Lauren Boebert claims – as it happened — The Guardian -
• US plan for Colorado River could cut up to 40% supply for Arizona, California and Nevada — The Guardian -

A deadly train crash in Bangkok killed at least eight people, several incidents involving cars hitting pedestrians injured many in Italy and London, and toddlers were among dozens kidnapped in Nigeria as fatal accidents affected a diver in the Maldives and a soldier at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

• Train Crashes Into Bangkok Traffic, Killing at Least 8 — New York Times World -
• Nine injured after car pursued by police crashes in east London — The Guardian -
• Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight — BBC World -

• Seven people injured after man drives car into pedestrians in northern Italy — The Guardian -
• Man killed by 13ft shark in Western Australia — BBC World -
• Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria — BBC World -
• Man arrested in London after 30-year-old run over by van near flag protest in Birmingham — The Guardian -
• Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves — BBC World -
• At least eight people killed in Bangkok rail crossing collision — The Guardian -
• Freight train and bus crash kills at least eight in Bangkok — BBC World -
• Soldier dies after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show — The Guardian -
• Maldives diver dies in operation to recover bodies of Italians from cave — The Guardian -

A hantavirus case was confirmed in Canada linked to a cruise ship, an Ebola outbreak claimed 80 lives in DR Congo, and wildlife protection efforts are underway for manta rays while illegal turtle trafficking leads to an arrest.

• Shell-shocked: California man arrested for attempting to traffic wild turtles — The Guardian -
• Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive — BBC World -
• Canada confirms first hantavirus case in isolation in British Columbia — The Guardian -

• Timmy the whale confirmed dead by Danish authorities — The Guardian -
• Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation — BBC World -
• Florida tightens rules on capturing giant manta rays but stops short of full ban — The Guardian -
• New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo — BBC World -
• US plan for Colorado River could cut up to 40% supply for Arizona, California and Nevada — The Guardian -

The UK and France extended a controversial small boats scheme, far-right rallies by Tommy Robinson drew large crowds in London, and Labour party leadership speculation continues amidst reports of Prime Minister Starmer's diminishing popularity.

• UK and France extend ‘one in, one out’ small boats pilot scheme until October — The Guardian -
• Tommy Robinson tells tens of thousands at London rally to prepare for ‘battle of Britain’ — The Guardian -
• Tens of thousands march through London for far-right and pro-Palestine protests – as it happened — The Guardian -

• It’s Been a Wild Week in British Politics. What Happens Next? — New York Times World -
• Wes Streeting confirms he will stand if Labour leadership race is triggered — The Guardian -
• Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton win battle to stop 29-storey block being built by Thames — The Guardian -
• Andalucíans to vote in election seen as gauge of Spain’s wider political change — The Guardian -
• ‘An hour of abuse’: Jeremy Corbyn on Labour coups, and whether he feels sorry for Starmer — The Guardian -
• A third of Britons believe they have changed social class, survey finds — The Guardian -
• ‘Why are we even doing this?’ The week that left Britain’s PM looking like an interim leader — The Guardian -
• British Palestinians feel ‘gaslit’ and unable to speak out, says leading activist — The Guardian -
• Down and then out in Paris and London? Why Starmer isn’t the only one with a popularity problem — The Guardian -

Félicien Kabuga, accused of masterminding the Rwandan genocide, has died, Raúl Castro may face charges in the US, and a mistrial was declared in the Harvey Weinstein rape case, while an Iraqi terror suspect was arrested for alleged plots across the US and Europe.

• Félicien Kabuga Dies; Accused of Masterminding Rwanda’s Genocide — New York Times World -
• Man Stole Medieval Skull From Church and Sealed it in Concrete, Police Say — New York Times World -
• The Push to Indict Raúl Castro, Cuba’s Former President — New York Times World -

• How a Times Reporter Found Cartel Gold at the Royal Canadian Mint — New York Times World -
• Teenager Isla Bell’s body was found in a Melbourne tip 18 months ago. Today friends and family demanded ‘justice’ — The Guardian -
• US planning to charge ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro — BBC World -
• Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case — BBC World -
• André Cerdini, Judge in Trial of Nazi Klaus Barbie, Dies at 96 — New York Times World -

Concerns emerged about the Liberal party's immigration rhetoric, and Labor faces criticism for underfunding the national audit office, while family and friends of Isla Bell demanded justice in a high-profile murder case.

• Liberal party ‘corroded by hate’, MP says amid concerns of ‘dog whistling’ on immigration — The Guardian -
• ‘A watchdog without resources is not a watchdog’: Labor accused of letting key accountability body languish — The Guardian -
• POV: you’re Jim Chalmers using social media to sell the most ambitious budget of your life — The Guardian -

Foreign tourism in Goa is declining, the UK is experiencing a rent crowdfunding crisis, and UK drivers face difficulties insuring Chinese EVs, while Steve Jobs' son plans significant investment in UK cancer care.

• Foreign tourists are falling out of love with Goa - here's why — BBC World -
• ‘Research here is world class’: son of Steve Jobs looks to invest in UK cancer care — The Guardian -
• UK drivers struggle to get insurance for Chinese EVs such as Jaecoo — The Guardian -

• Record numbers of UK renters crowdfunding to cover bills — The Guardian -

A Harlem Renaissance documentary premiered 50 years after filming, a peacock 'invasion' caused a stir in an Italian seaside town, and celebrities won a battle against a tall building development on the Thames.

• Harlem Renaissance documentary finally gets global premiere 50 years after cameras rolled — The Guardian -
• Peacock ‘invasion’ of Italian seaside town ruffles feathers — The Guardian -
• Finishing School — New York Times World -